When I turn my car on after it is rainy out, I try and turn the wheel, and I have no power steering. I turn it and start moving, car squeals quickly from under the hood, and my power steering is back. What do I need to replace?

 

Is water getting under your hood around the power steering pump? Condensation? Does anybody have any ideas?

 

Yeah I'm stumped too. I think I might need a new power steering pump? I don't want to buy one, and have the problem still exist. I want other opinions.

If it helps, when I turn the wheel, there is a hissing sound, clearly from the steering pump.

 

have you checked the fluid? any visible leaks from the power steering pump? is the belt about to come off? is your pulley still doin its thing or seizing up?(doubt that)

 

Yes, checked the fluid and it is right below the "MAX" level. No leaks from the pump. Is it possible that the pulley for the pump is wiggling or almost shot?

 

can't say its impossible. but i doubt it. belt could be slippin

 

squealing....loose belt?